PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Public Library’s Perry Hall Branch, including the drive-through window, will be closing next week for renovations. The branch will be closed from Monday, September 11 through Wednesday, September 13. The outdoor book drop will remain open through the closure. The last day for customers will be Sunday, September 10. The Perry Hall Branch is located at […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown’s Securities Division announced that it has filed an action against various companies, known collectively as “Abra,” and against William John “Bill” Barhydt, the founder and CEO of Abra, ordering them to cease and desist violating Maryland law in connection with the offer and sale of investments in two interest-bearing crypto depository accounts: Abra […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $161,398,690 in revenue from slot machines and table games during August 2023, down $7,953,262 (-4.7%) compared to August 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in August 2023 totaled $68,125,275, a decrease of $2,753,104 (- 3.9%) compared to August 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in August 2023 were $49,130,230, a decrease […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority will host a job fair and open house on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 2 – 6 p.m. Attendees will learn about educational incentives; diverse, equitable, and inclusive work teams; on-the-job training; State benefits package; room for advancement; and more. Prospective MDTA team members will have the opportunity to apply on-site and to engage in […]
CHASE, MD—Baltimore County is taking steps to purchase development rights easements on 70 acres owned by Richardson Farms east of Ebenezer Road and Earls Beach Road, Councilman David Marks announced on Wednesday. The move will preserve a large area of farmland from development. “Thank you to County Executive Olszewski’s administration for initiating this plan, which will come before the County […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—On Monday, September 18, the Baltimore County Council will vote on legislation introduced by Councilman David Marks that would restrict new apartments in much of the White Marsh Town Center. This bill repeals earlier this legislation that allowed for apartments east of White Marsh Mall. “I urge you to contact [email protected] and ask my colleagues to support Bill […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With only 27% of workers reporting that they are “very confident” they will have enough money for retirement, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst Places to Retire. Baltimore came in near the bottom of the list at No. 173 out of 182 cities ranked. Tampa, FL came in at No. 1 followed […]
WASHINGTON—Conagra Brands is recalling approximately 245,366 pounds of frozen chicken strips entree products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced. The frozen chicken strips entrees were produced on June 20, 2023, July 11, 2023, and July 17, 2023. The following products are subject to […]